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12-year-old Halifax girl competes against world No. 2 chess player at P.E.I. tourney

Summary by CBC News
Michelle Zhang isn’t even a teenager yet, but that didn’t stop her from putting up a strong fight against Hikaru Nakamura after he made a surprise appearance at a Prince Edward Island tournament over the weekend.

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Michelle Zhang, a 12-year-old Chinese-American girl, faced off against world number two chess champion Hikaru Nakamura at the Maritime Open International Chess Championship in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She held on for 65 moves before being defeated, demonstrating her amazing strength and composure, becoming the center of attention.

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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